Seed Planters
I used to work in a program where overtly talking about God was not allowed. It took me years to resolve the fact that while I couldn’t speak the name of Jesus, I could…
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After What I Did, Can God Use Me Again?
When we have sinned, we are prone to think that, even though God forgives us, our life of service is finished. Our reputation is ruined. We’re a complete failure. Satan wants us to live…
What Are You Bringing?
What does your presence bring to those you encounter? You can’t manage anyone’s responses to life except your own. However, paying attention to your own responses will help you think about what you are…
He Saw You
You were on His heart. When He left His home in heaven, He saw you; when He became a man on earth, He was seeking you; when He stretched out His hands upon the…
God-Given Ability
Philippians 1:6 “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” Since God has graciously granted us…
God will Not Waste your Life
I lose sight of that sometimes. In the midst of an ordinary day I forget that I have this incredible hope. When I feel weak, forgotten, worn out or left behind it’s often because…
Uncomfortable
Comfort is of high value! For some, comfort is the determining factor for decisions. Jesus did not live in that world. Jesus wanted discomfort removed but he had a higher priority — to do…
Run To Jesus
You are not alone in these trying times or through these difficult circumstances. . In Jesus you have a Warrior who has won the battle,
Double Minded, Me?
The LORD has prompted me in the past not to be double-minded. At the time I was a bit hurt and said "Surely not I?"
What Do You Do With Worry?
Sometimes things seem big. Sometimes things are big! Yet God tells us to worry about nothing! It seems impossible to us. “Don’t worry about anything; instead pray about everything: tell God your needs and…
Struggles in Faith
Are you facing an inner spiritual battle? Lord, strengthen me with Your Word to fight the good fight against the sin which creeps into my life.
All Your Plans and Paths
The successful, fruitful, joyful Christian who lives a supernatural life is one whose thoughts are focused on our wonderful God and His attributes,
Don’t Miss God’s Blessings
Many people want eternal life, but on their terms. In order to have this eternal life in Christ, we must put God first in our lives. We are to love God most.
A Most Important Work
How do you define spiritual success? Feeding the poor? Defending the weak? Sacrificing your own needs for others?
Growling Like a Bear
To God, we all sound like angry bears and distressed birds when we complain about not getting that promotion, or finding a spouse, or whatever else we feel we deserve. But God isn’t laughing…
Breaking Point
If you are stressed beyond the breaking point today, I want to pray for you: Lord, I cry out for those that are at the point of breaking. Those that...Continue reading
Let Jesus Violate Your Expectations
Jesus violates expectations. Jesus is not subject to our expectation of Him; we are subject to His expectation of us.
In the Midst
In the midst.. I see you Oh Lord the Lover Of my soul, who in the midst brings peace To my soul.
I Love Encouragement
Have you ever had too much encouragement? Not me. In fact, I don’t know of anyone who feels they have had too much encouragement. Usually, we wish someone would encourage us — just a…
Faithfulness
We had been aware of the difficulties these two couples faced, but never dreamed both marriages would fail within the same year.
Chasing Rachel and Getting Leah
Laban had two daughters, Rachel and Leah. The former was gorgeous and the latter had what the writer of Genesis calls an eye problem.
Get Back Up Again
We often give up on ourselves when we are faced with insurmountable odds.
A Call to Common Courtesy
Perhaps you've never placed the word courteous next to Christ. I hadn't until I wrote this chapter.
